Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
536269
RGB
83, 98, 105
HSL
199, 12%, 37%
HSB
199, 21%, 41%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 59
LAB
40, -5, -6
LCH
40, 8, 232
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 228
XYZ
10, 12, 15
LUV
40, -8, -7
HWB
199, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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